Record ID: WMID-10B04D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy two-piece swivel fitting dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100-1500). The piece represents the half with the swivel and consists of a sub-oval frame with zoomorphic terminals flanking a central cylindrical block. The terminals represent two hound-like beasts with their mouth's agape on either side of the block. On the underside of the block the integral cylindrical spigot extends. Spigot terminates in a worn break. The object has a mid-green patina.
The object was probably part of a dog leash, or as part of a strap for hawking. Similar examples recorded…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-106BAB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy mount of unknown exact date. The object is in the form of a stylised fish; S-shaped in plan and oval in cross-section. The animal is curves with is face and tail facing downwards and its back arched. The face has a rounded knop on the chin and a projecting snout giving the face a dragonesque look. The animal has moulded details on all sides depicting the scales, fins and facial features. Traces of gilding adhere across much of the object. The lead has a greyish white patina.
Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database and all have given a date …
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-0FFCB2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy key dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1300). The key consists of a lozenge-shaped bow which is aligned so that one of its corners sits in the shaft. The bow is decorated with four small circular holes aligned with the cardinal points, with two knops situated on the upper and lower corners of the bow. The bow's outer corner has a cylindrical collared projection with two incised lines running around the circumference. From the bow is a triple banded collar consisting of one thick band sandwiched between two thin bands. From this collar the circular-section…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A5EB3B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy leg from a posnet or skillet of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD. 1100 - 1800). In cross section it is roughly rectangular with rounded corners. In plan it is also rectangular. On one face the leg is plain and undecorated. The opposing face has a central cast rib which runs vertically the whole length of the leg. This face is also concave and flares slightly towards the top. The leg would have been one of three on a complete vessel. All surfaces are plain and undecorated.
The object has an uneven surface patina and is mid-dark brown in colour. All breaks are worn…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-133276
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649). Group D, fourth bust and probably crown initial mark dating to AD 1635-6. Minted at London (Tower). North (1994) Vol 1 no. 2257.
The coin has been pierced through the centre, from the obverse to the reverse. There is wear on the edges of the puncture on the reverse side where there is a raised lip.
The coin is 16.44mm in diameter, 0.70mm thick and weighs 0.7g.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018Spatial data recorded.